Chef - Bank
Job Description
Job summary
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? ABOUT THIS ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provi
Main duties of the job
This Bank Chef position at Barchester Healthcare in Cardiff offers a chef the chance to balance their work with personal life by working with fresh seasonal foods. This role is part-time and casual, offering flexibility, with no split shifts or long weeks. The chef will support the Head Chef in creating nutritious and balanced menus, tailored to residents preferences, which underscores Barchester's commitment to person-centred hospitality. Barchester, a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operates over 224 homes and hospitals and is expanding. The company provides significant career growth opportunities for chefs who excel in high standards. Unique to this role are benefits like a reasonable work-life balance with alternate weekends off, free learning, and development opportunities, and participation in Barchester Hospitality Awards. Barchester is celebrated as one of the best companies to work for, ensuring a chef who delights in quality and life celebration finds an ideal home.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a distinguished provider in the UKs healthcare sector, managing over 224 residential and hospital facilities nationwide. Known for its dedication to quality and growth, Barchester is committed to revitalising and constructing new homes, ensuring an expanding reach within the healthcare industry. The company prioritizes person-centred service, allowing tailored hospitality to flourish across its operations. Barchester is recognized for its notable investment in staff development and career progression, valuing those who excel in maintaining high standards. Its unique selling points include being the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as a top employer, indicative of its supportive and rewarding work environment. At Barchester, ambitious individuals dedicated to excellence and hospitality are offered a vibrant setting to thrive, with abundant opportunities for those aspiring for professional growth and recognition.
Job responsibilities
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?
ABOUT THIS ROLE
This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.
We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.
NEED TO HAVE
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP
NEED TO DO
Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team
REWARDS PACKAGE
Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Cardiff
CF3 2UQ
United Kingdom
